Federal Judge Blocks Texas Immigration Arrest Law

The law, aimed at allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry, has been halted by a federal judge, citing constitutional concerns and potential harm to U.S.-Mexico relations.

A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new state law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the country illegally.
The law, known as Senate Bill 4, was set to take effect Tuesday but has been halted due to a preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge David Ezra.
The federal government and several immigration advocacy organizations have sued Texas, arguing that immigration enforcement falls under federal jurisdiction.
Judge Ezra stated that the law could harm U.S.-Mexico relations, moot many asylum applications, and is in violation of the Constitution and U.S. treaty obligations.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vowed to appeal the ruling, insisting that the state has the right to defend itself from what he describes as a migrant 'invasion'.